2026 FIFA World Cup TV Coverage & Channel List
Three North American countries the USA, Canada, and Mexico will host the FIFA World Cup 2026. It will be the biggest tournament in FIFA World Cup history and the first time 48 teams will compete.
This season, more countries’ fans are engaged, and fans worldwide are eagerly waiting to see which channels in their countries will broadcast the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Through several companies, FIFA has sold the 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights.
Here we provide you with the complete list of FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasters and a comprehensive guide to the channels and platforms that will bring the thrill of the tournament into their living rooms.
FOX and Telemundo the US Viewers
In the United States, Fox will provide comprehensive coverage of the event, airing all games on its main channel and Fox Sports. For Spanish-speaking audiences, Telemundo will offer Spanish-language coverage of the matches.
Seven Network and Optus Sport for Australia
In Australia, one of the co-host nations, the Seven Network and Optus Sport have secured broadcasting rights. Football enthusiasts can watch the matches on these channels and cheer on their favorite teams as they compete in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
BBC and ITV for the UK Viewers
In the United Kingdom, both BBC and ITV have secured the rights to broadcast the tournament. The matches will be divided between the two broadcasters, with alternating fixtures airing on each channel. Fans can also watch the games online through their respective streaming services, BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcasters Official List
FIFA has sold the broadcasting rights to several companies. Below, we provide a list of territories and their respective rights holders.
However, the telecasters or rights holders for many countries have yet to be announced or finalized. We will update this list as soon as official statements or announcements are made.
With more countries participating in the competition, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to reach a new milestone in broadcasting history.
| Territory | Rights holder(s) |
|---|---|
| Argentina | Argentina TV, TyC Sports |
| Albania | TV Klan |
| Australia | SBS |
| Austria | ORF |
| Brazil | Grupo Globo, Grupo Bandeirantes, TBA |
| Bulgaria | BNT, NOVA |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | BHRT, MY TV |
| Canada | Bell Media |
| Chile | Chilevisión, Canal 13 |
| Colombia | Caracol Televisión, Canal RCN |
| Croatia | HRT |
| Czech Republic | ČT, TV Nova |
| Denmark | DR, TV2 |
| Europe | EBU |
| Finland | YLE, MTV |
| France | M6 |
| Guatemala | Chapín TV |
| Hungary | MTVA |
| Israel | IPBC |
| Japan | Tokyo MX |
| Mexico | Televisa (Canal 5), TV Azteca (Azteca 7) |
| Netherlands | NOS |
| Norway | NRK, TV2 |
| Peru | América Televisión |
| Slovakia | TV JOJ |
| Sweden | SVT, TV4 |
| South Korea | JTBC |
| United Kingdom | BBC, ITV |
| United States | Fox (English), Telemundo (Spanish) |
Source: Wikipedia